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Chapman prepares to speak before BOT, faculty discusses relationship with board

By Annie Ham | March 21

In Monday’s Faculty Executive Committee meeting, Chapman asked faculty leaders about what she should include in her address to best represent the faculty. ...

Op-ed: UE Local 150 comes out in defense of academic freedom

March 19

"As workers of UNC, without whom the University cannot operate, we believe that the University should be a public good, producing research and an educated ...

Editorial: A tender(footed) apology from our Editorial Board

By Editorial Board | March 1

"In the wake of ongoing developments to the controversial School of Civic Life and Leadership, we have taken this time to reflect on our own reporting ...

How tenure and Tier II academic appointments are granted by the Board of Trustees

By Corey Davis | February 28

For professors, gaining tenure is one of the most coveted aspects of academic life. It provides job assurance as they teach and conduct research. Though, ...

UNC housekeepers rally on Wednesday, offered bonus contract with stipulations

By Aisha Baiocchi | February 22

At a Wednesday rally in front of the South Building, UNC housekeepers announced they have been offered a contract from the University. They said the contract ...

Faculty Council discusses process to create new schools, IDEAs in Action curriculum

By Emily Gajda | February 21

In its first meeting since the UNC Board of Trustees voted to accelerate development of the School of Civic Life and Leadership, the UNC Faculty Council ...

Amiee N. Wall named new dean of UNC School of Government

By Allie Kelly | February 17

Amiee N. Wall has been named as the new dean for the UNC School of Government, according to a campus-wide email sent Friday. She succeeds Mike Smith, ...

Emails reveal trustee's communication with Wall Street Journal prior to resolution approval

By Abby Pender | February 15

Board of Trustees Vice Chairperson John Preyer communicated with the Wall Street Journal editorial team about the School for Civic Life and Leadership ...

Role of chancellor, provost in proposed UNC School of Civic Life and Leadership unclear

By Abby Pender | February 8

Conversations continue surrounding the newly proposed School of Civic Life and Leadership  The resolution to “accelerate” the development ...

Faculty Executive Committee continues conversations on BOT's recent proposal

By Emi Maerz | February 7

On Monday, the Faculty Executive Committee continued their discussion of the new School of Civic Life and Leadership proposed by UNC Board of Trustees ...

Faculty discusses free speech and School of Civic Life in January meeting

By Emi Maerz | January 31

In the Jan. 30 meeting of the Faculty Executive Committee, members discussed matters regarding the new School of Civic Life, language in Board of Governor's ...

‘I’m flabbergasted’: UNC leaders blindsided by trustees' decision on School of Civic Life and Leadership

By Abby Pender | January 30

The UNC Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Thursday to “accelerate” the creation of a new program — the School for Civic Life and Leadership.  ...

Fate of student loan forgiveness is uncertain following federal blocks

By Brianna Atkinson | November 30

After the initial announcement of the Biden administration's loan forgiveness program, lawsuits are currently blocking the potential funding for millions ...

Editorial: A deep dive into the proposed Kenan-Flagler fee increase

By Editorial Board | November 30

"But the fee increase might produce more positive outcomes than anticipated, even down to helping diversify the undergraduate business program student ...

UNC Board of Trustees discuss university naming policy, Tar Heel Bus Tour

By Abby Pender | November 14

The Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to pass an amendment to the university naming policy and recognized the success of both Campaign for Carolina ...

Out-of-state undergraduate tuition to rise $1,780, BOT committee decides

By Defne Önal | November 13

UNC tuition for out-of state undergraduate students will increase by five percent beginning next fall, the UNC Board of Trustees’ Budget, Finance and ...

'Doing more for less,' FEC calls for more University support of faculty

By Ira Wilder | October 19

The UNC Faculty Executive Committee spoke on the importance of faculty mental health and gave updates on the UNC System's return-on-investment study. ...

Finance update: developments for new law, public health buildings, administrative roof

By Defne Önal | October 13

The UNC School of Law and the Gillings School of Global Public Health will soon have new areas for students and faculty and the roof of the Administrative ...

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Allegations, administration, accountability: tensions at Kenan-Flagler Business School

By Preston Fore and Tania Tobaccowala | October 5

This fall, Kenan-Flagler Business School has seen a discrimination lawsuit filed by a former doctoral student, as well as the co-leads of the school’s ...

UNC Board of Trustees reviews campus safety issues

By Collin Tadlock | October 3

During their meeting on Friday, the UNC Board of Trustees reviewed committee reports and addressed campus safety issues. The BOT also discussed bylaw ...